Morgan Stanley Increases Stake in Britvic PLC

Morgan Stanley has raised its stake in Britvic PLC, according to a recent notification to the market. The notification, dated October 4, 2024, confirms that the financial institution now holds 5.132% of the voting rights in Britvic, a UK-based company known for its beverages. This increase is a result of both direct shareholding and financial instruments.

The threshold was crossed on October 1, 2024, and the detailed breakdown reveals that Morgan Stanley's direct voting rights stand at 5.034%, with an additional 0.098% held through financial instruments like equity swaps. The previous notification indicated a 5.016% holding, showing an incremental acquisition of voting power.

The latest disclosure highlights the strategic position Morgan Stanley occupies in Britvic, with operations spread across multiple subsidiaries, primarily in the UK and USA.